A day of comprehensive strike action by workers of the Transport Company of the City of Kosice (DPMK) on 14 February brought the city to a standstill. The strike was organized by trade unions and saw the participation of nearly all the workers of the DPMK, who protested against underfunding of the company by city authorities and demanded an increase in wages and job security. During the negotiations following the strike, it was agreed that there would be a 15% wages increase for transport workers and that the city council would consider the allocation of more funds to the DPMK by March 2023.
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